Well... it's not exactly Central Park.

Damn! I love making music. And, at this time of year I miss being with all of you guys in the park. I really do. But at the end of this week, I'm gonna become "That Guitar Man in the Turks & Caicos Islands".

It's a gig I get to do every year thanks to a great guy from out in California who invites me and my guitar to go on these week-long trips to various warm places. So far, I've played in Ixtapa Mexico, Guadeloupe, Turks & Caicos.... very, very cool thing to do. This year there are something like 600 people heading south for this one.

I don't so much view these trips as a wild, fun time. (I mean, don't get me wrong.. it's fun.)

But, I really get to be of service in a very real way. I get to do what I do in Central Park and in some small way help people who might not otherwise do so, find their own voice... give 'em a chance to let loose and sing. Y'know... "It's Just Us".

Maybe this year, I'll incorporate the trip into a series of podcasts.

I have soooooo much to cram in this week before I go.

But, there are gonna be some big changes around here when I get back.

Specifically, I'm talkin' about the podcasts, "I Love the Company" and "Where's the Voice".

In fact, go listen to the brand new episode that's posted right now. Give it a listen and then give me YOUR feedback. YOUR ideas and input will have a definite impact on the decisions and choices I make about the future of the shows.

Here's the phone number for you to call:

646-224-8162

And, here's the logo to click on to listen to show #354. (Seriously, plug in your headphones, jam in your earbuds or turn on your speakers and listen.) Then pick up the phone. There's a lot to discuss and choices to be made.

SHOW 354

Musical guest on today's show: A new friend and someone I wanna collaborate with in the work he's doing with people who happen to be living with AIDS - Ben Godwin. (Click on his photo to visit his website, find out more about him, where he's playing, and how to get his music.)

Also today, I have another guest in the "Songwriting Session" segment is a fellow-artist, (a fine actor who is following the little voice and venturing onto and off-ramp into songwriting) and new friend of mine, Bruce McCarty.

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Okay, let's move on to this week's WTV. As always, on "Where's the Voice" I'm gonna be inviting you all to call in and voice YOUR opinions and feelings. We'll have a few laughs and a couple of good doses of Truth and Reason heading into this presidential election year. It's gonna be wild ride and we'll make sure your voice is heard around here! (Especially if you're an artist writing music that actually SAYS SOMETHING!) I'm answering some of your phone calls and playing a couple of really great tracks that actually have something to say about what's going on in this country. (Damn! I'm still thirsty for more music like this. Hell... that's why the show is called "WHERE'S the Voice"!)

Anyway, just click on the logo, plug in your headphones, jam in your earbuds or turn on your speakers and listen.(You can always subscribe to the show and get it automatically by hitting that itunes button over there.)

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Musical guest on today's WTV: Jake Holmes (Click on his photo to visit his website, find out more about him, where he's playing, and how to get his music.)

OKAY... HERE IT IS AGAIN!!! (It's an NYC area code)

Seriously... don't just think about it. Pick up the phone and say "Hey"! Use this number to call either show - to voice an opinion or tell me I'm full of shit on WTV, or just to make comments and requests for ILTC.

Starting now - this year, have fun. Start calling the show if you have any thoughts or feelings or wishes or sentiments for the new lap around the Sun in 08.... or any thoughts you wanna share with people here in New York City, across the country or around the world. Use this phone number:

Anywhere in North America or Internationally:

646-224-8162

Cool.

Okay... it's gonna be a little slow around here to start of the new year. I have a bunch of stuff to do and I'm heading out of town for the 3rd week of this month. But, stick around all year and check in often. Because we're gonna have some fun and do some Good and I want YOU to be part of it.

I'll just leave you right now with a few stills from the gig last week. Click on the thumbnail to view the larger image.

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See you soon.

Thanks for everything.